The Effect of Acetaldehyde on the Secretion of Adrenaline and Korndrenaline from the Suprarenal Gland of the Cat

Summary. The secretion of adrenaline and noradrenaline from the suprarenal was determined by bioassay of suprarenal venous plasma collected from nembutalized cats. The administration of acetaldehyde 7.5–50 mg/kg regularly produced a marked increase in the secretion of adrenaline and noradrenaline. The increase was more pronounced for adrenaline. The effect remained after section of the splanchnic nerves. The results are discussed in relation to some pharmacological effects of alcohol.